NHTSA Recall 11V460000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V460000; Date: Sep. 1, 2011
If the driver drives away with a trailer that is not properly coupled, the trailer can come loose and potentially result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Volvo VNL; 2012 Volvo VNL; 2011 Volvo VNM; 2012 Volvo VNM
Component: Trailer Hitches:fifth Wheel Assembly
Manufactured by: Volvo Trucks North America
Affected Units:: 299
Recall Summary:
Volvo trucks is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 vnl and vnm trucks manufactured from may 1, 2010, through January 31, 2011. During the coupling process, it is possible for the driver to partially close the fifth wheel lock and if solely relying on a tug test (pull test), the driver may think that the fifth wheel lock is properly coupled to the trailer king pin when in fact it is not properly coupled.
How to Fix:
Dealers will notify owners, and dealers will replace the lock bar free of charge. The safety recall began on December 7, 2011. Owners may contact Volvo trucks at 1-800-528-6586.
Recall Notes:
Volvo trucks' safety recall number is rvxx1106. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 7, 2011
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